Bill: Most people consider a Building Inspection if they are wary of something about a perspective purchase or the house has moved beyond the 10-year warranty provided. Sometimes clients request an inspection on a brand new home. I have heard of Building Inspectors pointing out brand new homes with no insulation in the attic ! Can you comment on this and give any examples that come to mind from your experience? What are the advantages to a home owner investing in such a service?
Steve: A couple in Nanaimo opted to conduct their "walk through inspection" of a newly built home with only the building contractor. Shortly after taking occupancy water seepage issues became evident throughout the vaulted kitchen ceiling. The home inspector was called in and found improper installation methods at the roof/valleys above the kitchen area. Subsequently the roof, kitchen ceiling and cabinetry were repaired or replaced at significant cost to the contractor and inconvenience to the new home buyers.
The motto: A certified home inspector would have detected the roof defect and brought it to the attention of the home buyers and contractor prior to sign off and occupancy.
Steve Hughes 250.516.2392 (direct) HOMECHECK
Yes, it is essential to inspect even a new house; construction quality may be bad such that it might affect your house, so it would be appropriate if you hire a building inspector when you are shifting into a new house.
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